Behavioral Science and Decision Making in Context
Funds multidisciplinary research into the economic, social, political, and psychological drivers of decision-making and behavior in U.S. contexts.
Funder: Russell Sage Foundation
Due Dates: October 29, 2025 (LOI) | February 18, 2026 (Invited Proposal) | July 15, 2026 (LOI) | October 26, 2026 (Invited Proposal)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards up to $200,000 over 2 years; smaller project grants up to $50,000 available.
Summary: Supports multidisciplinary research on the economic, social, political, and psychological drivers of decision-making and behavior in U.S. contexts.
Description
This program, offered by the Russell Sage Foundation, funds innovative social science research that advances understanding of decision-making and behavioral processes in diverse U.S. settings. Integrating perspectives from economics, psychology, sociology, political science, law, public policy, and related fields, the program seeks to illuminate how attitudes, behaviors, and institutional practices are shaped and how they operate across areas such as policing, employment, housing, politics, racial/ethnic relations, and immigration. The foundation prioritizes projects that address social and living conditions in the United States and encourages proposals that cut across disciplinary boundaries.
